To help someone struggling with alcohol, offer non-judgmental words of encouragement, avoid chastising them, and actively ...

Alcoholism is a mental health condition that can affect emotional, physical, and mental health — but professional treatment ...

Many of us are hesitant to ask for help, particularly if we have had the role of spouse or partner to an alcoholic or addict. We feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask. We think it makes us look weak or ...

Dear Amy: I have a 49-year-old daughter who is an elementary school teacher. She became an alcoholic during COVID. She has a master’s degree, a beautiful home and a partner of nine years. She will ...

(Please PM me if you rather discuss things in private instead of in thread)<BR><BR>I wrote "might be" but the more I think about it I think he definitely is an alcoholic. <BR><BR>Some back story.

Dear Annie: I have a friend I’ll call “Scott.” We have known each other for 15 years or so and have been retired for the last few years. He enjoyed working before he retired due to a plant closure.

Your body will almost certainly rebel if you drink too much alcohol in a night. But what if it reacts after just a sip or two? If you notice odd symptoms like facial flushing, a runny nose, or even a ...

While being drunk can sometimes feel unpleasant, alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention. Alcohol poisoning, also known as alcohol overdose, is a severe and potentially ...

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Liver harm caused by alcohol is a public health problem. Collectively, we need to take better care of our livers by taking ...

Dear Amy: I have a 49-year-old daughter who is an elementary school teacher. She became an alcoholic during Covid. She has a master’s degree, a beautiful home, and a partner of nine years. She will ...